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Summer Reading Program

June 18, 2013 by pjorgensen

Dig Into Reading

Summer Reading events
Photos from some of our Summer Reading Program events.
R.A.P. Around the Year at Gere, Mondays June 10 and July 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Gere is offering a book group for first-through third-graders and their reading partners. Pre-register (required) at Gere Branch Library or by calling 402-441-8560. The book for the first session will need to be picked up and read prior to the meeting.
Starts May 24! When you register for the 2013 Summer Reading Program, you will receive a book bag and a booklet, so that you can be ready to read, read, read! Each time you visit Lincoln City Libraries or any participating school media center, bring your booklet with you to have it stamped and stickered. Visit a library four times, read for a total of ten hours, and complete ten of the reading-related activities, and you will receive these rewards:

Here's a list of sites in Lancaster County where Summer Reading Program activities are being offered.

Don't forget that we also have Summer Reading Programs for Teens and Adults!

Here are the fun events we have planned for the summer! (Here is a branch-by-branch list of the events.)

Dig into Reading Friday, May 31, 2013
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Summer Reading Kickoff Party: Bennett Martin Public Library Teen Advisory Board members will host this fun event. Activities with the theme "Dig into Reading" will include tattoos, a fishing pond, an archaeological dig in the courtyard, personalized license plates, carrot hats and seed planting.

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, June 2, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.

Dig into Reading Monday, June 3, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant.

Dig into ReadingMonday, June 3, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 4, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 4, 2013
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 5, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 5, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Cotner Center, 1540 N. Cotner Blvd., near Bethany Branch Library
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic!

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 5, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant.

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 6, 2013
10:30 a.m.
South Branch Library
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant.

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 6, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant.

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 6, 2013
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Burrow into a Good Book: Special Storytime Dig, slither and burrow your way into storytime. Find out about the secret lives of animals that live underground through stories, songs, crafts and a snack.

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, June 9, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.

Dig into Reading Monday, June 10, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
The Physics of Music: Have you ever wondered how sound is produced? How our ears hear things? How musical instruments produce notes? Learn more through demonstrations including the very popular Boomwhackers and a metal rod that sings!

Dig into Reading Monday, June 10, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
Beans and Books: Join us for a musically-inspired book group with a member of the popular local band The String Beans. Pick up a preselected book based on a String Bean's song and join a discussion of the story, crafts and music! For ages 5 to 8 years.

Dig into ReadingMonday, June 10, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 11, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
The Night Sky: Take a tour through the beautiful Stellarium computer program that lets you see the night sky at ANY day and time, even 100 years into the past or future! See how and why stars and planets move in the sky the way they do and build your own take-home tools for stargazing on your own.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 11, 2013
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
The Night Sky: Take a tour through the beautiful Stellarium computer program that lets you see the night sky at ANY day and time, even 100 years into the past or future! See how and why stars and planets move in the sky the way they do and build your own take-home tools for stargazing on your own.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 12, 2013
All day
Eiseley Branch Library
Out of This World Book Day: To boldly go where no reader has gone before! Come before or after the UNL Astronomy event, and make some cosmic crafts. While you are here, check out our collection of books that are out of this world!

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 12, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
Dangers from Space: Asteroids, comets, solar flares, oh my! With all the fuss about Doomsday coming to Earth, find out the facts about what's happening in space and how that affects us.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 12, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Dangers from Space: Asteroids, comets, solar flares, oh my! With all the fuss about Doomsday coming to Earth, find out the facts about what's happening in space and how that affects us.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 12, 2013
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Movie Day at Williams: Gather your minions as we watch a movie about an evil genius derailed by three orphans.

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 13, 2013
10:30 a.m.
South Branch Library
The Physics of Music: Have you ever wondered how sound is produced? How our ears hear things? How musical instruments produce notes? Learn more through demonstrations including the very popular Boomwhackers and a metal rod that sings!

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 13, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
Dangers from Space: Asteroids, comets, solar flares, oh my! With all the fuss about Doomsday coming to Earth, find out the facts about what's happening in space and how that affects us.

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, June 16, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.

Dig into Reading Monday, June 17, 2013
10:30 a.m.
South Branch Library
Saltdogs at the Library: Come meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and players from the Lincoln Saltdogs when they visit our libraries to read, sign autographs and share some fascinating science facts about baseball and Haymarket Park.

Dig into Reading Monday, June 17, 2013
1:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Saltdogs at the Library: Come meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and players from the Lincoln Saltdogs when they visit our libraries to read, sign autographs and share some fascinating science facts about baseball and Haymarket Park.

Dig into ReadingMonday, June 17, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 18, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Saltdogs at the Library: Come meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and players from the Lincoln Saltdogs when they visit our libraries to read, sign autographs and share some fascinating science facts about baseball and Haymarket Park.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 18, 2013
1:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
Saltdogs at the Library: Come meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and players from the Lincoln Saltdogs when they visit our libraries to read, sign autographs and share some fascinating science facts about baseball and Haymarket Park.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 19, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
Saltdogs at the Library: Come meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and players from the Lincoln Saltdogs when they visit our libraries to read, sign autographs and share some fascinating science facts about baseball and Haymarket Park.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 19, 2013
1:00 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
Saltdogs at the Library: Come meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and players from the Lincoln Saltdogs when they visit our libraries to read, sign autographs and share some fascinating science facts about baseball and Haymarket Park.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 19, 2013
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Craft Day at Williams: Release your inner artist, and come make something at the library. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, June 23, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.

Dig into Reading Monday, June 24, 2013
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
Dig into Dinosaurs: Activity stations allow kids to learn more about these gigantic creatures.

Dig into ReadingMonday, June 24, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 25, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Dig into Mo Day: Come to the Youth Services area of the library and dig into crafts, trivia and titles featuring the works of author/ illustrator Mo Willems.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Golden Sower Book Group: Join us for a fun discussion and crafts centered around the book, Even Monsters Need Haircuts by Matthew McElligott.

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 27, 2013
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Movie Day at Eiseley: Gather your minions as we watch a movie about an evil genius derailed by three orphans.

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 27, 2013
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
Ants Crash Walt's Summer Reading Storytime: Listen to The Ant and the Grasshopper, help the grasshopper find his way through a maze, learn fun facts about ants (just why do they crash picnics?), do a word search and more!

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 27, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
Magic Tree House Mania: Travel around the library as we explore new worlds, just like Jack and Annie. We'll have puzzles, crafts and more!

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, June 30, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.

Dig into Reading Monday, July 1, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, near South Branch LibrarySouth Branch Library
Dig Deep: Discover! (Westminster Church) Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam!

Dig into Reading Monday, July 1, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam!

Dig into Reading Monday, July 1, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam!

Dig into ReadingMonday, July 1, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 2, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam!

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 2, 2013
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam!

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 2, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam!

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 3, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Cotner Center, 1540 N. Cotner Blvd., near Bethany Branch Library
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam!

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 3, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam!

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, July 7, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.

Dig into Reading Monday, July 8 to Saturday, July 13, 2013
All open hours
Walt Branch Library
Scavenger Hunt: Grab a brochure, then try to find the originals of the pictures in the brochure. This year we will hunt for things associated with digging such as a dog digging up a buried bone, a groundhog, a bulldozer and more.

Dig into ReadingMonday, July 8, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 9, 2013
All day
Eiseley Branch Library
Mo Willems Book Day: Whether you think the Pigeon should be allowed to drive or not, all agree that author/illustrator Mo Willems has brought much joy to both children and adults with his stories. Join us as we celebrate Mo Willems Book Day with crafts, books and continuous reading of his books by the Eiseley Teen Advisory Board group from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 9, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Dig into Writing Day: Celebrate Dig into Writing Day with The Poetry Ladies. Charlene Neely and Jeanette Bjerrum. They will help you write a group poem and give you ideas on how to write your own poems. You will also take a tour of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors. Each of you will go home with two finished poems in your pocket!

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 9, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Anderson Branch Library
Heavy Equipment Encounter: Come to an all-ages storytime about the big machines that build, bulldoze and move our world. Meet in the parking lot later to get up close and personal with some of the equipment our own City Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Utilities employees use to keep our public spaces beautiful and functional.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 9, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Beans and Books: Join us for a musically-inspired book group with a member of the popular local band The String Beans. Pick up a preselected book based on a String Bean's song and join a discussion of the story, crafts and music! For ages 5 to 8 years.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 10, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Heavy Equipment Encounter: Come to an all-ages storytime about the big machines that build, bulldoze and move our world. Meet in the parking lot later to get up close and personal with some of the equipment our own City Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Utilities employees use to keep our public spaces beautiful and functional.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 10, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Walt Branch Library
Heavy Equipment Encounter: Come to an all-ages storytime about the big machines that build, bulldoze, and move our world. Meet in the parking lot later to get up close and personal with some of the equipment our own City Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Utilities employees uses to keep our public spaces beautiful and functional.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 10, 2013
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Craft Day at Williams: Release your inner artist, and come make something at the library. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

Dig into Reading Thursday, July 11, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
Heavy Equipment Encounter: Come to an all-ages storytime about the big machines that build, bulldoze and move our world. Meet in the parking lot later to get up close and personal with some of the equipment our own City Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Utilities employees use to keep our public spaces beautiful and functional.

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, July 14, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.

Dig into Reading Monday, July 15, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic!

Dig into ReadingMonday, July 15, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 16, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic!

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 16, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, near South Branch Library
Jeff Quinn, Magician: (Westminster Church) Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic!

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 17, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic!

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 17, 2013
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic!

Dig into Reading Thursday, July 18, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Walt Branch Library
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic!

Dig into Reading Thursday, July 18, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic!

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, July 21, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.

Dig into Reading Monday, July 22, 2013
2:30 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Heavy Equipment Encounter: Come to an all-ages storytime about the big machines that build, bulldoze and move our world. Meet in the parking lot later to get up close and personal with some of the equipment our own City Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Utilities employees use to keep our public spaces beautiful and functional.

Dig into Reading Monday, July 22, 2013
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
Nebraska Diggers: Do you know the wild creatures that dig in Nebraska? Find out more when you drop in and visit the diggers activity stations.

Dig into ReadingMonday, July 22, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 23, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Kokyo Taiko Drummers: Wadaiko, Japanese style drumming, has been described as dynamic, thunderous and powerful. The sound can be felt in your soul. Kokyo Taiko, based in Lincoln, brings this exciting art of choreographed drumming to Lincoln City Libraries.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 23, 2013
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Movie Day at Williams: Coming to a lawn near you, the story of a forbidden romance helped and hindered by pink flamingos and lawn mowers. Join us for this family movie.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 23, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
Welcome to Walt's Construction Zone: "Dig" into this special storytime with stories and crafts all about big machines.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 24, 2013
10:30 a.m.
South Branch Library
Heavy Equipment Encounter: Come to an all-ages storytime about the big machines that build, bulldoze, and move our world. Meet in the parking lot later to get up close and personal with some of the equipment our own City Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Utilities employees uses to keep our public spaces beautiful and functional.

Dig into Reading Thursday, July 25, 2013
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Sprinkler Day! Join us for fun in the sun! It's our annual sprinkler day! We will run through sprinklers, draw with sidewalk chalk and blow bubbles!

Dig into Reading Thursday, July 25, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
Family Storytime - Dig Into Reading: Books, crafts and storytime fun for the whole family!

Dig into ReadingSaturday, July 27, 2013
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Lego Book Day: Wild about Legos? We'll be building, crafting and gaming with Legos. Join us for a "block"buster afternoon!

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, July 28, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.

Dig into ReadingMonday, July 29, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 30, 2013
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Rawr! Dinosaurs Special Storytime: If you love dinosaurs, you should join us for a special storytime where we will read, roar and gnash our teeth in celebration of our Cretaceous friends. Triassic treats will follow.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 31, 2013
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Movie Day at Eiseley: Escape with us to a distant resort where an overprotective dad tries to shelter his only daughter from the dangers of the world.

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Read to a Dog at the Library!

June 03, 2013 by pjorgensen

Photo of dogs and booksThis summer, Healing Heart Therapy Dogs will be offering 20 minute drop-in sessions for children to read aloud to a dog.  This is an opportunity for children ages 6 to 12 who have experienced reading difficulties or who just need to practice their reading.  No preregistration is required.

Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56th Street, 402-441-8560
  • 10:30-12:00 noon on Tuesday mornings in June and July starting the week of June 4
  • 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons - June 5, 19, July 10, 24, and August 7
Healing Heart Dogs - logoWalt Branch Library (15-minute sessions)
6701 S. 14th Street, 402-441-4250
  • 1:30-2:45 p.m. on Saturday afternoons -  June 15, June 29 and July 27




Here is a NewsNetNebraska story about the program:




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Good Books

May 29, 2013 by pjorgensen





Other Recommended Books:

LCL logomeans the list was compiled by Lincoln City Libraries staff.

Award Winners
For Babies and Toddlers
The New BabyThe New Baby
Authors for ToddlersAuthors for Toddlers
ConceptsConcepts
Read to Your Baby!Read to Your Baby!
Read to Your Baby!Leale A Su Bebé!
Early Reading
Learning to ReadLearning to Read
There's No Place Like HomeThere's No Place Like Home
I'm Going to Kindergarten!I’m Going to Kindergarten!
Other Booklists
Books About Life Changes100 Best Picture Books
Books About Life ChangesBooks About Life Changes
Stories Without WordsCatch the Reading Bug - 2008
Tough Topics for FamiliesChildren’s Illustrators and Authors with Nebraska Connections
Cinderella StoriesCinderella Stories
Tough Topics for FamiliesClassic Children's Stories
If You Like the Harry Potter SeriesIf You Like the Harry Potter series...
Stories Without WordsStories Without Words
Tough Topics for FamiliesTough Topics for Families
Tough Topics for FamiliesWorks for Children by Nebraska Authors
Multicultural Booklists
African American Picture BooksAfrican American Picture Books
African American Books for Older ChildrenAfrican American Books for Older Children
All the Children of the WorldAll the Children of the World
Asian Youth BooklistAsian Youth Booklist
Hispanic Youth BooklistHispanic Youth Booklist
Native American Youth BooklistNative American Youth Booklist
The Refugee ExperienceThe Refugee Experience
Books for Giving
(These lists may include books for older readers and adults as well)
Good Books for Giving, 2012Great Books for Giving, 2012 (slideshow)
Good Books for Giving, 2010Good Youth Books for Gifts, 2010
Great Books to Give as Gifts, 2009Great Books to Give as Gifts, 2009
Good Books for Giving, 2008Good Youth Books for Gifts, 2008
Books for Every HomeBooks for Every Home
Booklists from Other Libraries
(Lincoln City Libraries may not own all books in these lists)





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Special Events

May 16, 2013 by pjorgensen

Special Events
Be sure to also keep an eye on these special events for teens, special Storytimes, and Programs and Events for everyone!



Dig into ReadingOur Summer Reading Program runs from May 24 to July 31 this year!




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Great Web Sites for Kids

January 10, 2013 by pjorgensen
Amazing Science and Math Homework Help Kids Searching Preschool Fun Together Time

Great Web Sites for Kids

Children's Literature on the Web Interesting People and Places Safety Creatures of All Kinds Kids Create


Amazing Science and Math

Children's Literature on the Web Creatures of All Kinds Homework Help Interesting People and Places Kids Searching Safety and Health Preschool Fun Together Time - Sites for kids to visit with parents Kids Create

Please note: The presence of a link on this site does not constitute an endorsement by Lincoln City Libraries. Be advised that not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete or current information. Users should carefully judge the worth of these sources of information as they would any other resource. Just as libraries do not vouch for or endorse the viewpoints of written material in their collections, they do not do so for electronic information. Web sites may change or disappear without notice. Lincoln City Libraries is not responsible for the content of external sites linked to its Web site.



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